I'd like to know this as well. What's the best way to order from Vass from the US and how much does it cost?

The price €395 is correct, but only under certain circumstances.

First of all, that price is for a plain model in calf leather. The price for boots/cordovan/cordovan boots/ some MTO... is higher. Second, that is the price when you pay in cash in their store. If have been to the store couple of times and they always said they can only give me the discount when paid in cash. When I pay from home with bank transfer I don't get the discount. As far as shipping goes, I never had a problem because I live in Europe. For the US, one should consider custom duties and the bank wire costs.

For MTO, the price sometimes is the same, sometimes it isn't. It mostly is though, as long as you stick to their models/patterns....

The price list in that thread is incorrect as far as I know, they have set new prices in July. I can't find the price list from that thread on the Vass website either. I have the price list in my mails somewhere, I'll try to locate it.

^ that's correct. I just ordered the MTO cordovan boots and it costs me much more than €
395. The MTO calf DM was 400 with trees and shipping minus VAT.
BTW I used a proxy for bank transfer wich cost me almost nothing.

Would you share the proxy method with the rest of us. Saving up to $60 is nice.

The price €395 is correct, but only under certain circumstances.
First of all, that price is for a plain model in calf leather. The price for boots/cordovan/cordovan boots/ some MTO... is higher. Second, that is the price when you pay in cash in their store. If have been to the store couple of times and they always said they can only give me the discount when paid in cash. When I pay from home with bank transfer I don't get the discount. As far as shipping goes, I never had a problem because I live in Europe. For the US, one should consider custom duties and the bank wire costs.
For MTO, the price sometimes is the same, sometimes it isn't. It mostly is though, as long as you stick to their models/patterns....
The price list in that thread is incorrect as far as I know, they have set new prices in July. I can't find the price list from that thread on the Vass website either. I have the price list in my mails somewhere, I'll try to locate it.

A price list would be great as an estimate to start with. Would you share it when you find it?
Thanks,

I've used Kolecho. Very reliable. Very easy to deal with. Highly recommended.

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I know him, very pricey. You pay almost 40% for the privlidge.

Really? From what I understand sdolina just paid $515 for his shoes which would be $575 for most people who don't have access to discounted wire transfers. Kolecho charges $650. A 12% markup seems totally fine to me plus you get Kolecho's guidance which is very solid and honest.

Then you also have to worry about getting hit with possible US customs fees when the shoes come into the US as some have had happen before. That would then put the price paid direct from Vass even higher than Kolecho.

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Really? From what I understand sdolina just paid $515 for his shoes which would be $575 for most people who don't have access to discounted wire transfers. Kolecho charges $650. A 12% markup seems totally fine to me plus you get Kolecho's guidance which is very solid and honest.
Then you also have to worry about getting hit with possible US customs fees when the shoes come into the US as some have had happen before. That would then put the price paid direct from Vass even higher than Kolecho.

Thank you. PM details if you can.

I got higher estimates before. Perhaps it is different now. At any rate, I may need to make the trip myself since I require a new last due to my larger than normal shoe size.

Thank you. PM details if you can.
I got higher estimates before. Perhaps it is different now. At any rate, I may need to make the trip myself since I require a new last due to my larger than normal shoe size.

Kolecho's prices fluctuate with the Euro. If the shoes are more expensive they'd also be more expensive from Vass.

Just drop him a note if you want in on the next round. He does them close to once a season.

Sounds like you should aim for the P2 or perhaps 3636 lasts if you have a wider foot.

Kolecho's prices fluctuate with the Euro. If the shoes are more expensive they'd also be more expensive from Vass.
Just drop him a note if you want in on the next round. He does them close to once a season.
Sounds like you should aim for the P2 or perhaps 3636 lasts if you have a wider foot.

I like your experience with Vass. It seems you know more about their lasts than most.

I have a high instep and I have few pairs in their U last. I am a Euro 47 or US 13E. They made me a last based on my description and fit is OK, but could be better. I like more contemporary styles.
What last(s) would you recommend?

apparently I ordered the Vass norweger without even knowing it. back in May, I was in discussion with Vass to have a norweger split toe in built on the F last. Asked for metal taps, trees, cognac shell. The discussion trailed off, i never received an invoice, never received a confirmation of an order, yet the other day I get an email stating my shoe is ready. In whiskey... not cognac. Efffffffffffff

i will give Vass some credit for being timely. In our discussions back in May, Mr. Kuti said beginning of October they would be ready (if I decided to order)

apparently I ordered the Vass norweger without even knowing it. back in May, I was in discussion with Vass to have a norweger split toe in built on the F last. Asked for metal taps, trees, cognac shell. The discussion trailed off, i never received an invoice, never received a confirmation of an order, yet the other day I get an email stating my shoe is ready. In whiskey... not cognac. Efffffffffffff
i will give Vass some credit for being timely. In our discussions back in May, Mr. Kuti said beginning of October they would be ready (if I decided to order)